Patents by Inventor Vince Copa

Vince Copa has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7357785
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert F. Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Publication number: 20070055202
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Patent number: 7153288
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert F. Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Publication number: 20050267363
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Doug Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Patent number: 6945959
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert F. Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Publication number: 20040215144
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Doug Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert F. Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Patent number: 6746427
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert F. Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Publication number: 20020151854
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Doug Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert F. Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Patent number: 6447481
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert F. Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Patent number: 6344030
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert F. Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Patent number: 6099502
    Abstract: A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between the lower port and the patient. During a fill operation, a piston is moved within the syringe to drawn fluid from the reservoir into the syringe through the upper port. During injection operation, the piston moves in an opposite direction to force fluid out of the syringe through the lower port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Duchon, Thomas Paulson, Vince Copa, Robert F. Wilson, Jiyan Liu
  • Patent number: 5988587
    Abstract: A control device for controlling a fluid supplying machine. The control device includes a first handle and a second handle connected by a resilient attachment member. The resilient attachment member is configured to allow the first handle to move with respect to the second handle in response to an input from an operator. The control device further includes a sensor attached to the first handle for producing a variable control signal indicative of a distance between the first handle and the second handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Invasatec, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Duchon, Vince Copa
  • Patent number: D402028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Invasatec, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Grimm, Doug Duchon, Vince Copa